next-gen
adjective
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation
next-gen medicines
Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.—
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Eric AdamsThose plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.—Justin Engel
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The next-gen Roadster, named after Tesla's first-ever EV released in 2008, has been presented as a high-end, low-production model, with more advanced features than other Teslas.
—PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2025
Parallel developments for next-gen reactors This advancement in structural materials runs parallel to, and is designed to support, simultaneous innovation in the fuel technology for these same reactors.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Kyle Busch has heavily criticised NASCAR's next-gen cars, arguing that the hardware standardised throughout the teams has removed creativity between outfits while making racing much more difficult due to the aerodynamic features of the cars.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The Fashion Hub occurs twice yearly, with both editions supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), which have always provided backing for innovative start-ups and next-gen designers.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2025
Parallel developments for next-gen reactors This advancement in structural materials runs parallel to, and is designed to support, simultaneous innovation in the fuel technology for these same reactors.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Kyle Busch has heavily criticised NASCAR's next-gen cars, arguing that the hardware standardised throughout the teams has removed creativity between outfits while making racing much more difficult due to the aerodynamic features of the cars.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The Fashion Hub occurs twice yearly, with both editions supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), which have always provided backing for innovative start-ups and next-gen designers.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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